'The! report for the bust year' of the China Traders' Insurance Ca. has: been issued, andis pretty much on the lines outlined in my last letter. The report the Douglas Steamship Ca. will also shortly be out. The General Managers propose to pay 12 per cent, but some of the sh holders are hungering "fter a bonus in addition. I consider 12 per cent for a steamship company a magnificent return the balance should certainly go to reserve, The China Mutual S.N. Ca. announce an interim dividend of 3 per cent for the half year, a very good result considering the competition in rates. The new manager of the Hongkong Hotel arrived to-day in the Peru, He has a reputation as a caterer,
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